India, All india, 2nd Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Shah said national issues like uprooting terrorism, naxalism and construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya were as important in the Jharkhand elections as local matters like development. (Photo: File)

Will expel all intruders by 2024 polls: Shah sets nation-wide NRC deadline

Shah also attacked the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance, which is crossing swords with the BJP in Jharkhand.

02 Dec 2019 9:04 PM

The accused identified as Mohammad Areef, Jollu Shiva, Jollu Naveen and Chintakunta Chennakeshavulu were sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Ranga Reddy court on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana: Police seek 10-day custody of 4 accused held in Hyd rape and murder

3 police officials were also suspended over the alleged negligence in filing the FIR in connection with the crime.

02 Dec 2019 8:04 PM

She said, 'If my son is wrong, burn him the same way she was burnt. Isn't the victim also the daughter of a mother? I am suffering today, I can imagine what the girl's mother is going through.' (Photo: File)

'Burn him too': Kin want same punishment in Hyd rape, murder

One of the perpetrator's mother also demaned that her son be burnt alive.

02 Dec 2019 7:54 PM

On National Pollution Control Day, the court directed the Delhi government to prepare an action plan for removing encroachments from the forest areas. (Photo: File)

Delhi pollution: HC directs authorities to remove forest encroachments, mitigate dust

It said another issue which requires immediate attention is of loose soil and dust spread all over Delhi.

02 Dec 2019 6:53 PM

'Wherever there is a BJP government, they take away the land from tribal people and give it to industrialists without asking them. When our government was formed in Chhattisgarh, we took back the land from Tata and returned the land to the tribal people. If the tribal land is taken and the industry is not set up within five years, the land needs to be returned to the real owners,' Rahul Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI)

Jharkhand: Rahul promises farm loan waiver, return of tribal land

The other 4 phases of the elections will be held on December 6, 12, 16 and 20.

02 Dec 2019 5:29 PM

Low-speed service was briefly restored in five of the 10 districts of Jammu region on August 16-17 night but suspended again on August 18 morning. (Photo: File)

JKNPP calls for 'Jammu bandh' on Dec 7 against mobile Internet service suspension

Mobile Internet services were snapped across Jammu region on August 4, a day ahead of the abrogation of Article 370.

02 Dec 2019 4:35 PM

Speaking at the launch of YSR Arogyasri Asara scheme (post-operative sustenance) Jagan said, “It is unfortunate that some people are talking about my religion and caste.'' (Photo: File | ANI)

'Religion is humanity, caste is commitment': Jagan in response to detractors

The opposition in Andhra had said that the Andhra CM had introduced English because of his religion and caste.

02 Dec 2019 4:09 PM

Naidu was speaking after MPs expressed outrage over the rising incidents of crime against women. (Photo: File)

‘Political will, not new bill’: Naidu urges Govt to rethink on mercy appeals in heinous crimes

Naidu said crime against women is a 'societal disease' and there is some sort of lacunae in systems, both legal as well as the police.

02 Dec 2019 3:52 PM

On November 9, a five-judge Supreme Court bench unanimously ruled in favour of Ram Lalla and said the entire disputed land spread over 2.7 acres will be handed over to a trust formed by the government. (Photo: Representational)

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind files review petition against Ayodhya verdict

Recently, the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board had asserted that it would not file a review petition against the SC's verdict in the case.

02 Dec 2019 3:36 PM

'Issue a writ, order or directions in the nature of mandamus to the Respondents to identify 'creamy layer in Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes' and exclude the same from receiving benefits under Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution,' the petition added. (Photo: File | Representational)

SC to hear creamy layer exclusion matter after 2 weeks

The petition urged the top court to formulate a 'means test' for identification of 'creamy layer in SCs and STs.

02 Dec 2019 3:27 PM

He made the statement at a public gathering held to distribute relief materials villagers affected by cyclone ‘Bulbul’ on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Get strange power by looking at Mamata Banerjee's photo every morning: WB officer

The BDO became emotional and said, 'If you stand in front of CM’s image in morning for two minute, you will find strange power.'

02 Dec 2019 3:23 PM

The mouthpiece stated, 'This government will last for five years. This government has come to power through legal route. The number of 170 will remain intact. The Opposition should take care of this.' (Photo: ANI)

'It shouldn't be surprising if majority mark reaches 185 in future': Shiv Sena

Maha Vikas Aghadi, an alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, on Saturday comfortably won the floor test.

02 Dec 2019 2:03 PM

He also said that a fast-track court would hear the veterinarian's case and ensure justice is expedited. (Photo: File)

Women employees not to be on night shift: KCR to transport staff after vet’s case

'Women employees of Telangana state transport body should not be made to work at night as safety measure,' said KCR.

02 Dec 2019 1:45 PM

He said: "We give 100 per cent assurance about your safety. Any call will be replied to within seven seconds.” (Photo: ANI)

Any distress call will be responded within 7 seconds: Bengaluru top cop after Hyd case

'After Telangana rape-murder case, we assure all Bengalureans and anyone who visits city that they shouldn't fear for safety,' top cop said.

02 Dec 2019 1:26 PM

Taking a dig at the Congress-JMM alliance, Nadda said this alliance is only for the 'chair' and that it has nothing to do with the development and people of Jharkhand. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Cong-JMM alliance only for chair not development of J'khand': BJP's JP Nadda

Nadda asserted that BJP gave J'khand a 'stable and corruption-free government'.

02 Dec 2019 12:39 PM

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that those planning to file a review petition against the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict should think over it as both parties have accepted the judgment. (Photo: File)

Request to think over it: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on review petition against Ayodhya verdict

President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, had earlier said that the review petition against Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict was almost ready.

02 Dec 2019 12:30 PM

“The accused in the rape cases should be named and shamed. These kind of people should be brought out in public and lynched,” she added. (Photo: File)

Rapists should lynched in public: Jaya Bachchan on Hyd vet's rape, murder

She also questioned the government on what they were doing to tackle the rising crime against women.

02 Dec 2019 12:09 PM

'When I supported Manohar Parrikar in 2017 to form the BJP-led government, I was condemned by them (OCIs). I am still being condemned, but I have never spoken a word against OCIs,' Sardesai said. (Photo: File | PTI)

'State govt intolerant towards criticism from expats': Goa Forward Party chief

He said Indians living abroad have the right to voice their opinion about Goa.

02 Dec 2019 12:01 PM

The MP from Uttara Kannada said that the BJP staged a "drama" to move the money to the central government. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis made CM to save Rs 40,000 cr central funds: Anant Kumar Hegde

Rubbishing the claim, Fadnavis said that whatever has been said against him was totally false.

02 Dec 2019 11:59 AM

The mother of the 23-year-old paramedic, who was raped and murdered in 2012 in Delhi, said she was happy with the AAP government that recommended the rejection of the mercy petition of one of the death row convicts in the case. (Photo: File)

Unlike us, Hyderabad vet should get justice soon, says Nirbhaya's mother

'The administration should reflect on why such incidents re-occur,' said Nirbhaya's mother.

02 Dec 2019 11:44 AM

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